Eligible Designs: Design registration typically applies to the visual appearance of industrial or handicraft items, including the shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or any combination of these aspects. It can cover various products, such as furniture, electronics, textiles, packaging, and consumer goods.

Originality Requirement: To be eligible for design registration, the design must be new and original, meaning it must not have been previously published or publicly disclosed anywhere in the world before the filing date of the application.

Registration Process: The process of design registration varies from country to country. Typically, the applicant submits an application to the relevant intellectual property office, along with the necessary documentation, drawings or images of the design, and the required application fee.

Examination and Publication: The design office examines the application to determine if it meets the legal requirements for registration. Once approved, the design may be published in a public database or a design journal.

Term of Protection: The duration of design protection varies by country but is generally limited to a specific number of years from the date of registration. After the protection period expires, the design may enter the public domain, and others can use it without restrictions.

Territorial Protection: Design registration is usually territorial, meaning it provides protection only within the country where the design is registered. However, some international treaties, such as the Hague Agreement, allow for a streamlined process for seeking design protection in multiple countries.

Enforcement and Rights: Design registration gives the owner the exclusive right to use the design and prevent others from using it without permission. In case of infringement, the owner can take legal action to enforce their rights and seek remedies for damages or injunctions.